The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sibley Lake
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · about 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Sibley Lake
Sibley Lake is a lake in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, covering about 1,720 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18.1 miles. Its surface is about 110 ft above sea level. Natchitoches is about 1.2 miles east. The closest city is Bossier City, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 110 ft
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sibley Lake
- Natchitochesabout 1.2 mi east
- Vienna Bendabout 4.3 mi east
- Camptiabout 8 mi north
- Coushattaabout 20 mi northwest
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 62 mi northwest
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Questions about Sibley Lake
What fish are in Sibley Lake?
Lakes like Sibley Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sibley Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Sibley Lake?
About 1,720 acres, with about 18.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sibley Lake?
Natchitoches is about 1.2 miles east; Vienna Bend is about 4.3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Sibley Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sibley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
